Keynote: The Future is Now
by Kathy Schrock
What are the predictions for new technologies and how can they impact teaching and learning? How can you keep up with the best ways to use
technology to support teaching and learning and become the technology leader in your school? In order to lead change, you first have to follow. Creating a personal learning network is a practical, professional, and pedagogical way to collaborate and learn. How can you use your PLN to learn from others, ask for help on any topic, and contribute your ideas and thoughts? To stay current we must make connections and participate in conversation.
Spotlight: 5 minutes of Creativity
by Dean Shareski
You can't read a document about education and learning without seeing the word creativity. We all know how important creativity is in the 21st century and yet with all the other demands, it can often be a challenge to make it a regular part of the day. Creativity is like a muscle, it needs to be practiced and work on daily. This session will showcase a few simple ideas that can be embedded into any classroom with 5 minutes and a bit of technology.
What’s New at the Tech Zoo
Come hear about the latest products and innovations. Try the different tablets and electronic devices, or test drive the various databases. Presenters include: EduReference, EBSCO, Healey Visual, and Discovery Education.
Shaftesbury Library Reading Corner:
The following workshops will be hosted in the Shaftesbury High School addition, which includes the library. Many publishers have provided advanced reading copies and promotional materials for use in school book clubs and literacy programs.
AM11 Giving Kids a Voice: Book clubs Allow for Differentiated Literacy
Presenter: Karen Boyd, University of Manitoba
Using the most recent Manitoba Young Readers’ Choice Awards list for 2014, we will discuss how book clubs and book lists can support literacy initiatives in different ways. Book clubs allow students choice in their reading while enabling teachers to structure literacy experiences.
PM21: Navigating the Trends in YA Literature
Presenter: Anita Daher is the author of eleven children's books including Spider's Song (teen), Racing for Diamonds (middle grade) and Itty Bitty Bits (picture book). She is editor at Great Plains Teen Fiction, arts administrator, writing mentor, and has led workshops and seminars across the country.
Anita Daher will offer an in depth look at current reading interests of teen readers, as well as recent books by Manitoba authors, and how these connect in the classroom.
PM24: Canada Reads – Kid Style
Presenter: Jo-Anne Gibson, Acadia Junior High
What better way to get your students or young patrons excited about books and reading than by hosting a “Canada Reads” event just for them. This session will focus on the importance of promoting reading in school-aged children and give you the tools to set up your own exciting distance sharing session.
PM31 Book Blitz: A fast paced look at local books
Presenter: Karen San Filippo, Association of Manitoba Book Publishers
Looking for a quick and fun way to select new and upcoming local titles? We’ve put local publishers on the clock to pitch their best titles.
Guaranteed not to lag, the fast pace will provide loads of laughs and plenty of practical information about books of all genres. By the end of our presentation, everyone will have a great selection of titles to recommend to patrons and will have a good overview of the key books being locally produced this year. A listing of the session’s titles with descriptions, and ordering information will be given in a booklet accompanying the session, so sit back and enjoy. Included: a chocolate break and prizes!
PM36: A Desire to Inspire: Creative Writing in the Classroom
Presenter: Colleen Nelson, author
Award-winning YA author and middle years teacher, Colleen Nelson, will present a workshop to help teachers inspire and coach students through the writing process. As a facilitator for creative writing workshops in many schools, Colleen brings her knowledge of the writing and publishing processes to students who are both reluctant and gifted writers. Her two books,Tori by Design and The Fall were both published by Great Plains Teen Fiction.
Sessions at St. Paul's:
AM12: The Three C's of Discovery Education
Presenter: Dean Shareski
Discovery Education offers teachers and students from all grade levels and subject areas the opportunity to consume, create and connect using
great media and a supportive, dynamic community. Learn how you and your students can begin to learn using digital media as well as going beyond the basics to creating high quality, meaningful digital artifacts. We'll also introduce you to some key members of this global community who have shared countless resources and ideas to sustain and enhance your professional learning.
AM13 Literacy in the Digital Age
Presenter: Kathy Schrock
This presentation provides a look at thirteen major literacies -- traditional, information, visual, critical, media, tool, digital, data, global, economic,
civic, health, and historical. The focus is on embedding them into the curriculum in a meaningful way to ensure students master the skill-set for each. The presentation includes resources, tips, tricks and successful practices to help students internalize these important skills.
AM14: What’s Going on in Manitoba School Libraries
Presenters: Joyce Riddell, Vivianne Fogarty, Jo-Anne Gibson, Past-Presidents MSLA
Ever wonder how school libraries are staffed in Manitoba? Does it vary across the province? Are there any provincial guidelines to follow? How
do school library services and programming vary among the various school divisions? For a look back at where Manitoba school libraries have been, to where they are today and what the prognosis is for the future, join three past presidents of the Manitoba School Library Association for their take on the health of school libraries in Manitoba as the MSLA moves into its 76th year.
Come prepared to share your own experiences as a current or past school library employee.
AM15: From Copyright to Open Educational Resources
Presenter: John Tooth
This session undertakes an exploration of the new digital components of the 2012 amended Canadian Copyright Act and a new world view without copyright as expressed by Open Educational Resources (OER). OER's nature and scope, licenses, types, and initiatives will be described. Issues of digital citizenship will also be addressed.
AM16: Murder in the Library: teaching OPAC use
Presenter: Edna Johnson, Acadia Junior High
It’s “Murder In the Library.” Everyone loves a mystery. Using the school’s OPAC, books on the shelves as well as some out of the box thinking, students solve clues as to who killed whom in the library and what the weapon was. Students can have fun and learn at the same time. I’ll go through my creative process, give you the template and show you how you can create your own library Clue game.
AM17: HBC Archives: A Portal to the Past
Presenter: Matt Henderson, St. John’s Ravenscourt
This session explores the immense archives we have in Manitoba and how we can use these in the classroom to produce authentic and experiential learning experiences. Interactive. Please bring a device.
AM18: New Approach, Same Goals
Presenters: Colleen Slight and W. Bradley Hampson, Frontier School Division
We will introduce Frontier School Division and explain a bit about our division and our unique challenges. We will look at some of the new technologies we are using in our division, why we picked them, and they will help us to promote reading across all mediums, and foster a love of
learning.
AM19: A Publisher’s Perspective on Publishing Children’s Literature in Canada Today
Ronald Hatch, Ronsdale Press
Join Ron Hatch for a conversation about the publishing climate in Western Canada. Ebooks are changing the way readers interact with books. They are also changing the publisher’s role in the publishing cycle. Ron will talk about how market demand can impact what is published and why it’s tough to find good Canadian nonfiction. He will also share some reading lists and his favorite releases for the fall.
AM20: Designing the Modern Library: Case study: Shaftesbury High School Library
Presenter: Angelo De Francesco, Synyshyn Architecture Interior Design Inc.
How innovative environments can create a welcoming atmosphere for students and inspire learning.
PM22: The Missing Links
Presenter: Dean Shareski
Assessment and technology are buzzwords and hot topics in our schools. Very few conversations are bringing these two ideas together. In reality, they are extremely compatible. This presentation will consider ways to provide better formative assessments utilizing free technologies as well as touch on some controversial topics such as grading.
PM23: Implementing Inquiry Effectively
Presenter: Harriet Zaidman, Niakwa Place School
The inquiry method can be made meaningful and much easier – through the development of critical questions, teaching efficient research skills and the step-by-step writing process. These skills are developmental and can be used for all content and critical thinking assignments, and can be transferred for personal use. Learn how to help students avoid wasting time on Internet searches, how to gather and sort information in a linear fashion and how to express themselves in writing effectively and quickly. A sample research guide, rubric and post-assignment survey will be provided. Grades 7-12. Interactive.
PM 25: It’s Not Just Words on Paper: Multimodal Literacy
Presenter: Brandi Nicholauson, Henry G Izatt Middle School
Multimodal texts have always been a part of the literacy landscape, but as technology has evolved these types of texts have become increasingly complex. Graphic novels, picture books, webpages, social media, videos, slide shows, digital novels and video games all combine different modes of communication to convey a message. This session will explore different types of multimodal texts, the importance of these texts in the context of contemporary literacy practices, and suggest some resources for use in the library and classroom.
PM 26: Building Student Ownership in School Libraries: Bringing the Kids to the Table
Presenter: Carrie Hart, Lord Selkirk Regional Secondary Comprehensive School
Planning new uses of educational environments often occur at administrative levels with some input from the faculty and staff working in the spaces. But what about the end users – the students? Let’s discuss design from the student perspective. How can libraries develop student
ownership of their school libraries and why does this matter for them and us?
PM27: Literacy Support at the Manitoba Education Library!
Presenter: Nancy Girardin, Educational Resources Branch, Manitoba Education
Many new and exciting things have been happening at the Manitoba Education Library. Come and hear about our new initiatives, and all the new
resources we have to support literacy in your school. Highlights include literature boxes, graphic novels, an Ellison Machine and much, much more.
PM28: The Top EAL Resources that you need for your Library
Presenter: Tess Corderio, Oak Park High School
Do you struggle with choosing EAL materials for your school? Tess will demystify the process for you and show you the most current materials
that will support students and teachers in your community. Tess is a vibrant speaker, with a wealth of experience who will be happy to share her knowledge with you. Prizes will be included in this presentation.
PM29 Answering Questions in a Good Way: Library Supports for First Nations, Métis & Inuit Topic Areas
Presenter: Monique Woroniak, Youth Services Librarian at Winnipeg Public Library (WPL) where she supports children’s and teen programming. Her previous position was as an Outreach Services Librarian where her responsibilities included the development and delivery of new library services with Aboriginal peoples.
Students in Manitoba are increasingly engaged with topics related to First Nations, Métis or Inuit cultures, histories and present-day
realities. Library staff need to be well-versed in the available resources and how to most effectively search for them in order to support classroom activities and answer the range of questions students may have. Join public librarian Monique Woroniak for a session that will increase your knowledge of available resources, provide you with tips and tricks for effective catalogue and web searching for these topics and have you join in a guided discussion of Aboriginal-focused public and school library service.
PM32: A Picture is Worth 1000 Words: Using Infographics as a Creative Assessment
Presenter: Kathy Schrock
An infographic is a visual representation of information. Come learn tips and tricks for using student-created infographics as an authentic assessment. The presentation will showcase how infographics are created and concentrate on the student literacy skills necessary to research, critique, summarize, and communicate information in a visual way to reach their audience. In addition, you will learn how to create advocacy and informational infographics for your school library!
PM 33: Linking Digital Writing with a Writer’s Workshop
Presenters: Teresa Gibbons and Lisa Petriw, Linden Christian
Shakespeare did OK with an ink well. Just think how well your students will do with their digital devices. Join us for a digital writing workshop where you will compose, edit, critique, and publish a short composition using collaboration and the principles of the Writer’s Workshop. Hands-on.
PM34: RDA Roundtable: So, you are using RDA, now what?
Presenters: Kim Marr, Linden Christian and Roberta Chapman, River East Transcona School District
A chance for library professionals to discuss what is working and what isn’t and perhaps discuss what we feel should be standard practice
across Manitoba. None of us are experts at RDA so let’s bring our collective knowledge to the table and do some troubleshooting. Discussion. Hands-on.
PM35: Be a Book Doctor
Presenter: Mary Thomas
Book repair for beginners: How to prolong the life of your classroom library collection. Hands-on.
PM37: Manitoba’s printed heritage and the digital age
Presenter: Jason Woloski, Head of Collection Development at the Manitoba Legislative Library
Discover the unique collections held by the Legislative Library, including books from the Red River Settlement Library, the Peter Fidler
collection (HBC explorer and cartographer), the most comprehensive collection of rural newspapers produced from across the province, turn of the century Manitoba magazines, scrapbooks and government reports. We will highlight some of the treasures of the library, discuss researching using the collections, the legal deposit program and historic collections, as well as partnered projects that preserve our printed heritage and make it accessible anywhere.
PM 38: Information Literacy in a Digital Age
Presenters: Jeff Anderson, Tec Voc High School and Kevin Mowat, Library Support Services, Winnipeg School Division
In an age where information technologies provide students with staggering volumes of instantaneous data the need for information literacy
skills has never been more critical. Given the myriad of digital platforms and web-based applications students are able to synthesize and apply information on a scale of unparalleled proportion. Such a learning environment demands not only current web-based technologies but an innovative information-processing framework. This session will include a presentation of the Points of Inquiry Model and its infusion into the Web 2.0 application, EDMODO.
PM 39: Designing Collaborative Learning Environments
Presenter: Ralph Deayton, Accent Learning Environments
21st Century learning is changing the look and feel of learning environments and improving students learning experience. Collaborative learning, inquiry, and interactive instruction require new and innovative environments. Greater understanding of student learning styles and disabilities are also impacting instructional design. Using the surrounding environment, a 21st Century Library Networking Session will be held by Ralph Deayton to share ideas, discuss the new teaching and learning concepts, and discover the benefits of mobile and modular furniture that can improve student focus and student-teacher interactions.
by Kathy Schrock
What are the predictions for new technologies and how can they impact teaching and learning? How can you keep up with the best ways to use
technology to support teaching and learning and become the technology leader in your school? In order to lead change, you first have to follow. Creating a personal learning network is a practical, professional, and pedagogical way to collaborate and learn. How can you use your PLN to learn from others, ask for help on any topic, and contribute your ideas and thoughts? To stay current we must make connections and participate in conversation.
Spotlight: 5 minutes of Creativity
by Dean Shareski
You can't read a document about education and learning without seeing the word creativity. We all know how important creativity is in the 21st century and yet with all the other demands, it can often be a challenge to make it a regular part of the day. Creativity is like a muscle, it needs to be practiced and work on daily. This session will showcase a few simple ideas that can be embedded into any classroom with 5 minutes and a bit of technology.
What’s New at the Tech Zoo
Come hear about the latest products and innovations. Try the different tablets and electronic devices, or test drive the various databases. Presenters include: EduReference, EBSCO, Healey Visual, and Discovery Education.
Shaftesbury Library Reading Corner:
The following workshops will be hosted in the Shaftesbury High School addition, which includes the library. Many publishers have provided advanced reading copies and promotional materials for use in school book clubs and literacy programs.
AM11 Giving Kids a Voice: Book clubs Allow for Differentiated Literacy
Presenter: Karen Boyd, University of Manitoba
Using the most recent Manitoba Young Readers’ Choice Awards list for 2014, we will discuss how book clubs and book lists can support literacy initiatives in different ways. Book clubs allow students choice in their reading while enabling teachers to structure literacy experiences.
PM21: Navigating the Trends in YA Literature
Presenter: Anita Daher is the author of eleven children's books including Spider's Song (teen), Racing for Diamonds (middle grade) and Itty Bitty Bits (picture book). She is editor at Great Plains Teen Fiction, arts administrator, writing mentor, and has led workshops and seminars across the country.
Anita Daher will offer an in depth look at current reading interests of teen readers, as well as recent books by Manitoba authors, and how these connect in the classroom.
PM24: Canada Reads – Kid Style
Presenter: Jo-Anne Gibson, Acadia Junior High
What better way to get your students or young patrons excited about books and reading than by hosting a “Canada Reads” event just for them. This session will focus on the importance of promoting reading in school-aged children and give you the tools to set up your own exciting distance sharing session.
PM31 Book Blitz: A fast paced look at local books
Presenter: Karen San Filippo, Association of Manitoba Book Publishers
Looking for a quick and fun way to select new and upcoming local titles? We’ve put local publishers on the clock to pitch their best titles.
Guaranteed not to lag, the fast pace will provide loads of laughs and plenty of practical information about books of all genres. By the end of our presentation, everyone will have a great selection of titles to recommend to patrons and will have a good overview of the key books being locally produced this year. A listing of the session’s titles with descriptions, and ordering information will be given in a booklet accompanying the session, so sit back and enjoy. Included: a chocolate break and prizes!
PM36: A Desire to Inspire: Creative Writing in the Classroom
Presenter: Colleen Nelson, author
Award-winning YA author and middle years teacher, Colleen Nelson, will present a workshop to help teachers inspire and coach students through the writing process. As a facilitator for creative writing workshops in many schools, Colleen brings her knowledge of the writing and publishing processes to students who are both reluctant and gifted writers. Her two books,Tori by Design and The Fall were both published by Great Plains Teen Fiction.
Sessions at St. Paul's:
AM12: The Three C's of Discovery Education
Presenter: Dean Shareski
Discovery Education offers teachers and students from all grade levels and subject areas the opportunity to consume, create and connect using
great media and a supportive, dynamic community. Learn how you and your students can begin to learn using digital media as well as going beyond the basics to creating high quality, meaningful digital artifacts. We'll also introduce you to some key members of this global community who have shared countless resources and ideas to sustain and enhance your professional learning.
AM13 Literacy in the Digital Age
Presenter: Kathy Schrock
This presentation provides a look at thirteen major literacies -- traditional, information, visual, critical, media, tool, digital, data, global, economic,
civic, health, and historical. The focus is on embedding them into the curriculum in a meaningful way to ensure students master the skill-set for each. The presentation includes resources, tips, tricks and successful practices to help students internalize these important skills.
AM14: What’s Going on in Manitoba School Libraries
Presenters: Joyce Riddell, Vivianne Fogarty, Jo-Anne Gibson, Past-Presidents MSLA
Ever wonder how school libraries are staffed in Manitoba? Does it vary across the province? Are there any provincial guidelines to follow? How
do school library services and programming vary among the various school divisions? For a look back at where Manitoba school libraries have been, to where they are today and what the prognosis is for the future, join three past presidents of the Manitoba School Library Association for their take on the health of school libraries in Manitoba as the MSLA moves into its 76th year.
Come prepared to share your own experiences as a current or past school library employee.
AM15: From Copyright to Open Educational Resources
Presenter: John Tooth
This session undertakes an exploration of the new digital components of the 2012 amended Canadian Copyright Act and a new world view without copyright as expressed by Open Educational Resources (OER). OER's nature and scope, licenses, types, and initiatives will be described. Issues of digital citizenship will also be addressed.
AM16: Murder in the Library: teaching OPAC use
Presenter: Edna Johnson, Acadia Junior High
It’s “Murder In the Library.” Everyone loves a mystery. Using the school’s OPAC, books on the shelves as well as some out of the box thinking, students solve clues as to who killed whom in the library and what the weapon was. Students can have fun and learn at the same time. I’ll go through my creative process, give you the template and show you how you can create your own library Clue game.
AM17: HBC Archives: A Portal to the Past
Presenter: Matt Henderson, St. John’s Ravenscourt
This session explores the immense archives we have in Manitoba and how we can use these in the classroom to produce authentic and experiential learning experiences. Interactive. Please bring a device.
AM18: New Approach, Same Goals
Presenters: Colleen Slight and W. Bradley Hampson, Frontier School Division
We will introduce Frontier School Division and explain a bit about our division and our unique challenges. We will look at some of the new technologies we are using in our division, why we picked them, and they will help us to promote reading across all mediums, and foster a love of
learning.
AM19: A Publisher’s Perspective on Publishing Children’s Literature in Canada Today
Ronald Hatch, Ronsdale Press
Join Ron Hatch for a conversation about the publishing climate in Western Canada. Ebooks are changing the way readers interact with books. They are also changing the publisher’s role in the publishing cycle. Ron will talk about how market demand can impact what is published and why it’s tough to find good Canadian nonfiction. He will also share some reading lists and his favorite releases for the fall.
AM20: Designing the Modern Library: Case study: Shaftesbury High School Library
Presenter: Angelo De Francesco, Synyshyn Architecture Interior Design Inc.
How innovative environments can create a welcoming atmosphere for students and inspire learning.
PM22: The Missing Links
Presenter: Dean Shareski
Assessment and technology are buzzwords and hot topics in our schools. Very few conversations are bringing these two ideas together. In reality, they are extremely compatible. This presentation will consider ways to provide better formative assessments utilizing free technologies as well as touch on some controversial topics such as grading.
PM23: Implementing Inquiry Effectively
Presenter: Harriet Zaidman, Niakwa Place School
The inquiry method can be made meaningful and much easier – through the development of critical questions, teaching efficient research skills and the step-by-step writing process. These skills are developmental and can be used for all content and critical thinking assignments, and can be transferred for personal use. Learn how to help students avoid wasting time on Internet searches, how to gather and sort information in a linear fashion and how to express themselves in writing effectively and quickly. A sample research guide, rubric and post-assignment survey will be provided. Grades 7-12. Interactive.
PM 25: It’s Not Just Words on Paper: Multimodal Literacy
Presenter: Brandi Nicholauson, Henry G Izatt Middle School
Multimodal texts have always been a part of the literacy landscape, but as technology has evolved these types of texts have become increasingly complex. Graphic novels, picture books, webpages, social media, videos, slide shows, digital novels and video games all combine different modes of communication to convey a message. This session will explore different types of multimodal texts, the importance of these texts in the context of contemporary literacy practices, and suggest some resources for use in the library and classroom.
PM 26: Building Student Ownership in School Libraries: Bringing the Kids to the Table
Presenter: Carrie Hart, Lord Selkirk Regional Secondary Comprehensive School
Planning new uses of educational environments often occur at administrative levels with some input from the faculty and staff working in the spaces. But what about the end users – the students? Let’s discuss design from the student perspective. How can libraries develop student
ownership of their school libraries and why does this matter for them and us?
PM27: Literacy Support at the Manitoba Education Library!
Presenter: Nancy Girardin, Educational Resources Branch, Manitoba Education
Many new and exciting things have been happening at the Manitoba Education Library. Come and hear about our new initiatives, and all the new
resources we have to support literacy in your school. Highlights include literature boxes, graphic novels, an Ellison Machine and much, much more.
PM28: The Top EAL Resources that you need for your Library
Presenter: Tess Corderio, Oak Park High School
Do you struggle with choosing EAL materials for your school? Tess will demystify the process for you and show you the most current materials
that will support students and teachers in your community. Tess is a vibrant speaker, with a wealth of experience who will be happy to share her knowledge with you. Prizes will be included in this presentation.
PM29 Answering Questions in a Good Way: Library Supports for First Nations, Métis & Inuit Topic Areas
Presenter: Monique Woroniak, Youth Services Librarian at Winnipeg Public Library (WPL) where she supports children’s and teen programming. Her previous position was as an Outreach Services Librarian where her responsibilities included the development and delivery of new library services with Aboriginal peoples.
Students in Manitoba are increasingly engaged with topics related to First Nations, Métis or Inuit cultures, histories and present-day
realities. Library staff need to be well-versed in the available resources and how to most effectively search for them in order to support classroom activities and answer the range of questions students may have. Join public librarian Monique Woroniak for a session that will increase your knowledge of available resources, provide you with tips and tricks for effective catalogue and web searching for these topics and have you join in a guided discussion of Aboriginal-focused public and school library service.
PM32: A Picture is Worth 1000 Words: Using Infographics as a Creative Assessment
Presenter: Kathy Schrock
An infographic is a visual representation of information. Come learn tips and tricks for using student-created infographics as an authentic assessment. The presentation will showcase how infographics are created and concentrate on the student literacy skills necessary to research, critique, summarize, and communicate information in a visual way to reach their audience. In addition, you will learn how to create advocacy and informational infographics for your school library!
PM 33: Linking Digital Writing with a Writer’s Workshop
Presenters: Teresa Gibbons and Lisa Petriw, Linden Christian
Shakespeare did OK with an ink well. Just think how well your students will do with their digital devices. Join us for a digital writing workshop where you will compose, edit, critique, and publish a short composition using collaboration and the principles of the Writer’s Workshop. Hands-on.
PM34: RDA Roundtable: So, you are using RDA, now what?
Presenters: Kim Marr, Linden Christian and Roberta Chapman, River East Transcona School District
A chance for library professionals to discuss what is working and what isn’t and perhaps discuss what we feel should be standard practice
across Manitoba. None of us are experts at RDA so let’s bring our collective knowledge to the table and do some troubleshooting. Discussion. Hands-on.
PM35: Be a Book Doctor
Presenter: Mary Thomas
Book repair for beginners: How to prolong the life of your classroom library collection. Hands-on.
PM37: Manitoba’s printed heritage and the digital age
Presenter: Jason Woloski, Head of Collection Development at the Manitoba Legislative Library
Discover the unique collections held by the Legislative Library, including books from the Red River Settlement Library, the Peter Fidler
collection (HBC explorer and cartographer), the most comprehensive collection of rural newspapers produced from across the province, turn of the century Manitoba magazines, scrapbooks and government reports. We will highlight some of the treasures of the library, discuss researching using the collections, the legal deposit program and historic collections, as well as partnered projects that preserve our printed heritage and make it accessible anywhere.
PM 38: Information Literacy in a Digital Age
Presenters: Jeff Anderson, Tec Voc High School and Kevin Mowat, Library Support Services, Winnipeg School Division
In an age where information technologies provide students with staggering volumes of instantaneous data the need for information literacy
skills has never been more critical. Given the myriad of digital platforms and web-based applications students are able to synthesize and apply information on a scale of unparalleled proportion. Such a learning environment demands not only current web-based technologies but an innovative information-processing framework. This session will include a presentation of the Points of Inquiry Model and its infusion into the Web 2.0 application, EDMODO.
PM 39: Designing Collaborative Learning Environments
Presenter: Ralph Deayton, Accent Learning Environments
21st Century learning is changing the look and feel of learning environments and improving students learning experience. Collaborative learning, inquiry, and interactive instruction require new and innovative environments. Greater understanding of student learning styles and disabilities are also impacting instructional design. Using the surrounding environment, a 21st Century Library Networking Session will be held by Ralph Deayton to share ideas, discuss the new teaching and learning concepts, and discover the benefits of mobile and modular furniture that can improve student focus and student-teacher interactions.